Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 233 Who will be the crown prince?

The rising sun dyed the glazed tiles of the palace red.

Wu Han returned to his residence and just as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw two figures. A tall and strong man of a foreign race was slowly pushing Cui Ti's wheelchair steadily.

Cui Ti was sitting in a wheelchair, wearing a purple robe, her face as pale as paper, but revealing a coldness.

When Cui Ti saw Wu Han, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she let out a meaningful smile. She whispered, "Commander Wu, do you know that Aunt Fang and Yi Yuan are no longer in the palace? His Majesty has made a good plan. He openly dealt with you, but in fact, he secretly sent his lover and son out of the palace without anyone noticing."

Wu Han's heart trembled, his brows furrowed, and he blurted out, "They've already left the palace? How is that possible? The palace is strictly guarded and there are spies everywhere!"

Cui Ti's smile deepened, but it didn't reach her eyes, leaving only a chilling chill. "Hmph, Commander Wu, no matter how vast this palace is, there are always omissions. However, as long as you order Lingyun City to be put under martial law and conduct a thorough search, they won't be able to escape Lingyun City. You'll just have to catch them in a trap."

Wu Han paced back and forth, his mind in turmoil. After a moment, he suddenly stopped and asked Cui Ti again, "Cui Ti, given the current situation, how can I get His Majesty to appoint a crown prince? I've worked so hard to build this, and I can't let it go to waste."

The man who had been standing behind Cui Ti said, "Find out the location of the secret decree and kill her. Then you will have the final say in the court. You can support whomever you want."

Cui Ti listened, but shook her head slightly, a strange light flashing in her eyes: "It would be too boring to let her die so easily. Killing people is about destroying their hearts. Don't you want to see the noble emperor's face, penniless and abandoned by everyone? That would be a real relief..."

three days later

It was not yet dawn, and the thick night was as thick as ink. The cold stars had disappeared, and the cold moon cast a pale light, coating the glazed tiles of the palace with a layer of gloomy coldness.

In Yunse's bedroom, the candlelight flickered and the light and shadows were messy.

Wu Han led a group of personal soldiers and surrounded Yun Se in the bedroom, with cold blades flashing in the dim light.

Yun Se was dressed in a gorgeous plain brocade gown, her hair a little messy, and her makeup, though delicate, could not hide her haggard look. "You brought so many people to escort me to court? I can walk on my own."

Under Wu Han's hold, every step she took seemed to weigh a thousand pounds as she slowly walked towards the Yunji Palace.

In the court, the atmosphere was as heavy as lead, so oppressive that it made people breathless.

The ministers stood on both sides, some whispering to each other with panic on their faces, some looking suspicious and speculating secretly.

Yun Se sat on the chair and said with some sadness: "My dear nobles... the little prince was born with congenital defects. Although the imperial physician tried his best to save him, he was unable to save him. The little prince... has died."

Before he finished speaking, there was a sound of gasps in the court. Everyone had different expressions, some were truly sad, and some were pretending to be sad.

Yun Se took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent emotions within her. She slowly glanced at the crowd and continued, "A country cannot live a single day without an heir. I have painstakingly considered and deliberated, and have decided to establish a princess as the crown prince to inherit the throne and ensure the stability of our Yun Kingdom."

Yun Se looked at everyone with a cold gaze, knowing clearly in his heart, "What suggestions do you have?"

Gu Xiuzhi said, "The Sixth Princess is disabled, and the Seventh Princess is not up to the task. Your Majesty, why don't you reconsider this?"

Wu Han stared at Gu Xiuzhi as if she wanted to eat her.

The ministers of the Xu family did not mention a specific candidate, but only said, "Your Majesty, please think twice. There is no need to rush to appoint a crown prince."

However, several ministers came out and said, "Your Majesty, although the Sixth Princess has a slight limp, as long as she walks slowly, she will be no different from an ordinary person."

"Since ancient times, the eldest son has been crowned the heir, not the youngest. The Sixth Princess should be crowned the

Wu Han listened to this and his expression softened a little.

Gu Xiuzhi said, "If we talk about the eldest son being the heir, there is a princess and a prince before the Sixth Princess. There is no way it will be the Sixth Princess' turn."

Just at this moment, a deafening cry of killing came from afar like a surging tide.